Everyday Health Policy Wording
Everyday Health Policy Wording
Everyday Health Policy Wording
1. Preamble
This Policy covers benefits under Wellness and OPD. Expense incurred outside the Policy Period will NOT be covered. All applicable benefits, details and limits
are mentioned in your Certificate of Insurance.
All treatments in this policy will be considered if they are conducted in India.
2. Definitions
2.1. Standard Definitions:
2.1.1. Accident or Accidental means a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means.
2.1.2. AYUSH Hospital is a healthcare facility wherein medical / surgical / para-surgical treatment procedures and interventions are carried out by AYUSH
Medical Practitioner(s) comprising of any of the following:
a. Central or state government AYUSH Hospital; or
b. Teaching Hospital attached to AYUSH college recognized by the Central Government / Central Council of Indian Medicine / Central Council of
Homeopathy; or
c. AYUSH Hospital, standalone or co-located with in-patient healthcare facility of any recognized system of medicine, registered with the local
authorities, wherever applicable and is under the supervision of a qualified registered AYUSH Medical Practitioner and must comply with all the
following criterion:
i. Having at least five in-patient beds;
ii. Having qualified AYUSH Medical Practitioner in charge round the clock;
iii. Having dedicated AYUSH therapy sections as required and/or has equipped operation theatre where surgical procedures are to be carried out;
iv. Maintaining daily records of the patients and making them accessible to the insurance company’s authorized representative.
2.1.3. Cashless Facility means a facility extended by the insurer to the insured where the payments, of the costs of treatment undergone by the insured in
accordance with the policy terms and conditions, are directly made to the network provider by the insurer to the extent pre-authorization is approved.
2.1.4. Cumulative Bonus means any increase or addition in the Sum Insured granted by the insurer without an associated increase in premium.
2.1.5. Day Care Treatment refers to medical treatment, and/or Surgical Procedure which is:
a. undertaken under General or Local Anaesthesia in a Hospital/Day Care Centre in less than 24 hrs because of technological advancement, and
b. which would have otherwise required a Hospitalization of more than 24 hours.
Treatment normally taken on an out patient basis is not included in the scope of this definition.
2.1.6. Day Care Centre means any institution established for Day Care Treatment of Illness and/or Injuries or a medical set-up with a Hospital and which has
been registered with the local authorities, wherever applicable, and is under the supervision of a registered and qualified Medical Practitioner AND must
comply with all minimum criterion as under:
i. has Qualified Nursing staff under its employment;
ii. has qualified Medical Practitioner(s) in charge;
iii. has a fully equipped operation theatre of its own where Surgical Procedures are carried out;
iv. Maintains daily records of patients and will make these accessible to the insurance company’s authorized personnel.
2.1.7. Deductible means a cost-sharing requirement under a health insurance policy that provides that the Insurer will not be liable for a specified rupee
amount in case of indemnity policies and for a specified number of days/hours in case of hospital cash policies which will apply before any benefits are
payable by the insurer. A deductible does not reduce the Sum Insured.
2.1.8. Disclosure to information norm: The policy shall be void and all premium paid thereon shall be forfeited to the Company in the event of misrepresentation,
mis-description or non-disclosure of any material fact.
2.1.9. Domiciliary Hospitalization means medical treatment for an Illness/disease/Injury which in the normal course would require care and treatment at a
Hospital but is actually taken while confined at home under any of the following circumstances:
a. the condition of the patient is such that he/she is not in a condition to be removed to a Hospital, or
b. the patient takes treatment at home on account of non availability of room in a Hospital.
2.1.10. Emergency care means management for an Illness or Injury which results in symptoms which occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and requires immediate
care by a Medical Practitioner to prevent death or serious long term impairment of the Insured Person’s health.
5. Permanent Exclusions
A permanent exclusion will be applied on any medical or physical condition or treatment of an Insured Person, if specifically mentioned in the Policy Schedule and
has been accepted by You. This option as per company’s underwriting policy, will be used for such condition(s) or treatment(s) that otherwise would have resulted
in rejection of insurance coverage under this Policy to such Insured Person.
We shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy directly or indirectly caused by, based on, arising out of or howsoever attributable to any of the
following unless specifically mentioned elsewhere in the Policy.
5.1. Standard Exclusion:
5.1.1. Pre-existing Diseases (Code–Excl01):
a. Expenses related to the treatment of a Pre-existing Disease (PED) and its direct complications shall be excluded until the expiry of the number of
months (as mentioned in Policy Schedule/Certificate of Insurance) of continuous coverage after the date of inception of the first Policy with Us.
b. In case of enhancement of Sum Insured the exclusion shall apply afresh to the extent of Sum Insured increase.
c. If the Insured Person is continuously covered without any break as defined under the portability norms of the extant IRDAI (Health Insurance)
regulations, then waiting period for the same would be reduced to the extent of prior coverage.
d. Coverage under the Policy after the expiry of number of months (as mentioned in Policy Schedule /Certificate of Insurance) for any Pre-existing
Disease is subject to the same being declared at the time of application and accepted by Us.
5.1.12. Treatment for, alcoholism, drug or substance abuse or any addictive condition and consequences thereof. (Code-Excl12)
5.1.13. Treatments received in heath hydros, nature cure clinics, spas or similar establishments or private beds registered as a nursing home attached to such
establishments or where admission is arranged wholly or partly for domestic reasons. (Code-Excl13)
5.1.14. Dietary supplements and substances that can be purchased without prescription, including but not limited to vitamins, minerals and organic substances
unless prescribed by a Medical Practitioner as part of Hospitalization claim or Day Care procedure (Code-Excl14)
5.2.2. Circumcision
Circumcision unless necessary for the treatment of a disease or necessitated by an Accident.
5.2.7. Multifocal Lens and ambulatory devices such as walkers, crutches, splints, stockings of any kind and also any medical equipment which is subsequently
used at home.
5.2.8. Sexually transmitted Infections & diseases (other than HIV / AIDS):
Screening, prevention and treatment for sexually related infection or disease (other than HIV / AIDS).
5.2.10. Any treatment or medical services received outside the geographical limits of India.
6.1.2. Cancellation
A. Cancellation by the policyholder –
a. The policyholder may cancel this policy by giving 30 days written notice and in such an event, the Company shall refund premium for the unexpired
Policy Period as detailed below.
b. No refunds of premium shall be made in respect of Cancellation where, any claim has been admitted or has been lodged or any benefit has been
availed by the Insured Person under the policy.
No refund is applicable for Half Yearly, Quarterly and Monthly premium frequencies.
In case of death of an Insured, pro-rate refund of the premium for the deceased insured will be refunded, provided there is no history of claim.
c. The Company may cancel the policy at any time on grounds of misrepresentation non-disclosure of material facts, fraud by the Insured Person by
giving 15 days’ written notice. There would be no refund of premium on cancellation on grounds of misrepresentation, non-disclosure of material
facts or fraud.
Automatic Cancellation –
The Certificate of Insurance coverage shall automatically terminate in the event of death of the Insured Person.
6.1.4. Nomination
The policyholder is required at the inception of the policy to make a nomination for the purpose of payment of claims under the policy in the event of
death of the policyholder. Any change of nomination shall be communicated to the company in writing and such change shall be effective only when
an endorsement on the policy is made. ln the event of death of the policyholder, the Company will pay the nominee {as named in the Policy Schedule/
Certificate of Insurance/Endorsement (if any)} and in case there is no subsisting nominee, to the legal heirs or legal representatives of the policyholder
whose discharge shall be treated as full and final discharge of its liability under the policy.
6.1.5. Fraud
lf any claim made by the Insured Person, is in any respect fraudulent, or if any false statement, or declaration is made or used in support thereof, or if any
fraudulent means or devices are used by the Insured Person or anyone acting on his/her behalf to obtain any benefit under this policy, all benefits under
this policy and the premium paid shall be forfeited.
Any amount already paid against claims made under this policy but which are found fraudulent later shall be repaid by all recipient(s)/policyholder(s),
who has made that particular claim, who shall be jointly and severally liable for such repayment to the insurer.
For the purpose of this clause, the expression “fraud” means any of the following acts committed by the Insured Person or by his agent or the hospital/
doctor/any other party acting on behalf of the Insured Person, with intent to deceive the insurer or to induce the insurer to issue an insurance policy: ‘
a. the suggestion, as a fact of that which is not true and which the Insured Person does not believe to be true;
b. the active concealment of a fact by the Insured Person having knowledge or belief of the fact;
c. any other act fitted to deceive; and
d. any such act or omission as the law specially declares to be fraudulent
The Company shall not repudiate the claim and / or forfeit the policy benefits on the ground of Fraud, if the Insured Person / beneficiary can prove
that the misstatement was true to the best of his knowledge and there was no deliberate intention to suppress the fact or that such misstatement of or
suppression of material fact are within the knowledge of the insurer.
6.1.6. Possibility of Revision of Terms of the Policy Including the Premium Rates
The Company, with prior approval of IRDAI, may revise or modify the terms of the Policy including the premium rates. The Insured Person shall be notified
three months before the changes are effected.
(Explanation: “Material facts” for the purpose of this policy shall mean all relevant information sought by the company in the proposal form and other
connected documents to enable it to take informed decision in the context of underwriting the risk)
6.2.4. Notices
Any notice, direction or instruction given under this Policy shall be in writing and delivered by hand, post, or facsimile to:
a. You/the Insured Person at the address specified in the Policy Schedule or at the changed address of which We must receive written notice.
b. Us at the following address:
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited
D-5, 2nd Floor, Logix Infotech Park
opp. Metro Station, Sector 59, Noida,
Uttar Pradesh, 201301
Fax No: 011-4174-3397
c. No insurance agents, brokers or other person/entity is authorized to receive any notice on Our behalf.
d. In addition, We may send You/the Insured Person other information through electronic and telecommunications means with respect to Your Policy
from time to time.
6.2.6. Assignment
The Policy can be assigned subject to applicable laws.
IMPORTANT:
• All documents MUST be submitted within 30 days from availing the benefit.
• For any delay in submission, You MUST provide the reasons in writing. We will condone such delay on merits (i.e. reasons beyond your control).
• We reserve the right to ask for additional documents/reports from case to case basis.
• We reserve the right to check and investigate the hospital / medical records from any doctor, Hospital, clinic, individual or institution.
Ombudsmen details are subject to change. Please refer this link for the updated details: CIO (cioins.co.in)”
S.No Tests
1 CBC- (Haemoglobin, PCV, TLC, RBC Count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet Count, Automated DLC, Absolute Differential Counts, RDW)
2 Urine- Routine & Microscopic
3 Random Blood Sugar
4 Blood Sugar- Fasting and Post Prandial
5 Serum Cholestrol
6 Lipid Profile
7 Serum Cretinine and Urea
8 Serum LDL
9 Serum LDL & HDL
10 HBA1C
11 Renal Function Test
12 Liver Function Test
13 Thyroid Function Test
14 X-ray, Ultra sound
15 PAP Smear (For Female), PSA-Male
16 ECG
17 Serum Electrolytes
18 Uric Acid
19 Calcium
20 Vitamin B-12
21 Vitamin D3
22 Bone Densitometry Test
23 2D ECHO
24 Treadmill Test (TMT)
25 Mammography & Female hormones (for Female)
26 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
27 Dental Consultation
28 Physician Consultation
29 Blood Group
30 Hemogram & ESR
31 Complete Hemogram
32 Complete Urine Analysis
33 Diabetes
34 Cardiac Risk Markers
35 Iron Deficiency
36 Kidney Function Test
S.No Service
1 Doctor at home
2 Nurse at home
3 Physiotherapist at home
4 Attendant at home
5 Diagnostic Tests at Home
S.No List
1 Influenza
2 Pneumonia
3 Cervical Cancer
4 Hepatitis B
5 Typhoid
6 BCG
7 OPV + IPV 1
8 OPV + IPV 1
9 DPT
10 Haemophilus influenzae type B
11 Tetanus
12 Rota
13 MMR
14 Hepatitis A
S.No Tests
1 CBC- (Haemoglobin, PCV, TLC, RBC Count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelet Count, Automated DLC, Absolute Differential Counts, RDW
2 Urine- Routine & Microscopic
3 Random Blood Sugar
4 Blood Sugar- Fasting and Post Prandial
5 Serum Cholestrol
6 Lipid Profile
7 Serum Cretinine and Urea
8 Serum LDL
9 Serum LDL & HDL
10 HBA1C
11 Renal Function Test
12 Liver Function Test
13 Thyroid Function Test
14 X-ray, Ultra sound
15 PAP Smear (For Female), PSA-Male
16 ECG
17 Serum Electrolytes
18 Uric Acid
19 Calcium
20 Vitamin B-12
21 Vitamin D3
22 Bone Densitometry Test
23 2D ECHO
24 Treadmill Test (TMT)
25 Mammography & Female hormones (for Female)
26 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
27 Dental Consultation
28 Physician Consultation
29 Blood Group
S.No List
1 Single use devices (i.e. syringes, catheters)
2 Implantable (i.e. hip prothesis, pacemakers)
3 Imaging (i.e. ultrasound and CT scanners)
4 Medical Equipment (i.e. anesthesia machines, patient monitors, hemodialysis machines)
5 Software (i.e. computer aided diagnostics)
6 In-vitro diagnostics (i.e. glucometer, HIV tests)
7 Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. mask, gowns, gloves)
8 Surgical and Laboratory Instruments
S.No List
1 Diabetes
2 Kidney Health
3 Heart
4 Liver
5 Maternity
6 Weight Loss
7 Woman Health
It can be provided to
Option 1: Per Insured Adult
Option 2: Per Insured Adult+ One non Insured related Adult
Option 1: Covered worldwide, One opinion per Insured Person per Specified Illness / planned Surgery
(Network + Non-Network)
12 Second Medical Opinion Option 2: Covered worldwide, One opinion per Insured Person per Specified Illness / planned Surgery
(Network only )
Option 3: Discount on availing the benefit through our/empanelled service providers mobile app/website
Option 1: Up to INR 1L for any combination of the above benefits (including Co-payment, Deductible,
Franchise for non-network).
13 Wallet
Till INR 10,000 in multiples of INR 500.
Post INR 10,000 in multiples of INR 1000
Option 1: Up to 50 Vouchers
Option 2: Up to INR 1L
14 Vouchers
Option 3: Above benefits, can be offered in any capacity within the Voucher Limit
Option 4: Any possible reasonable combination of above.
Option 1: Up to INR 5L
Option 2: Up to 10 Devices in a policy
15 Monitoring / Medical Devices
Option 3: Percentage of Base Sum Insured
Option 4: Discount on availing the benefit through our/empanelled service providers mobile app/website
Option 1. For a period of 1 month or multiple of 1 month, maximum up to 12 months in a policy year with
no limits on the visit/consultation
Option 2. For a period of 1 month or multiple of 1 month, maximum up to 12 months in a policy year with
10 visit/consultation per week
16 Wellness Benefits
Option 3. For a period of 1 month or multiple of 1 month, maximum up to 12 months in a policy year with
up to 10 visit/consultation per month
Option 4. Discount on availing the benefit through our/empanelled service providers mobile app/website
Option 5. Any of the combination above